Sunday, April 5, 2009

This is my favorite picture of my Mother. Today is her birthday. She would have been 90 years old today. I thought about her all day. For some reason she has been on my mind quite a bit this past week. I couldn't help remember the sacrifices she made for me, what she ment to me and the things she taught me...

...all the things she made, all the things she did, all the things she said, and so much more.

I miss her so much !!!

Here is the last blossom of my Amarillis, I can't believe how pretty it is.

Notice the neat peach colored stripes in the leaves.

I was checking out my garden today. You know, looking at the tulips to see how they are growing. Quite by accident, I spotted these out in the west garden. I couldn't believe my eyes. I quickly got my camera and took these pictures. This must be quite an old bunch of crocus' because there are about 30 blossoms there.I'm so glad I saw these today, and to think I almost missed them.

I cleaned them, quartered them and put them in plastic containers, then froze them.

They are pretty good for salsa and omlets.

Three 'homemade eggs'. My friend Joan has chickens and she gave me these eggs. YUM !!!!

I mixed the eggs with a little pepper and salt, then poured them in a pan with a little canola oil.

Next, put the ham, cheese and peppers in.

Finished in the pan, it looks more like a pancake, but it's not !!!!!

This looks great, right? Well it tasted pretty good too.

The jam is Raspberry/Strawberry and the garnish is sprouts.

As many of you know, I really can't cook. I tell everyone that I have 8 recipes. Actually, I have 199 recipes on my recipe a week blog, that others have given me. I still need more, so please contribute!!! Check by recipe blog out here.

Friday, April 3, 2009

I told my friend Joan and Bob Daniels that I was going to make a cold frame to try to grow some radishes, lettuce and onions. Well a knock came at the door and they surprised me with this super great greenhouse, that Bob made.

As you can see, it has a plastic window, and it is big enough to plant anything I want.

I can put a heater in it and grow things all year round if I want.

Bob is showing how the door works and how spacious it is.

It is about 6' X 4' and 6" deep. I can't wait to try it !!!!!

Here is a good shot of the inside. Radishes anyone?

It got 96 degrees inside today. If it is 45 degrees outside with the sun out, it gets 136 degrees inside.

If you want Bob to build you one of these, let me know and I will get you in touch with him.